Z34 vs. LS

[MonteMan1996]

Since i have a '96 Monte LS I am planning on making it handle better since there isn't much I can do to make it faster. I already have my own home made STB's and tires. Both of which work great so now i want to get some larger sway bars. I know Z34's have a larger rear sway bars but i don't know about the front. Is there a difference? Can i just replace the bushings or do i need to get new mounting brackets to put them in?

[88Regal Limited]

I know for 1st gens (probably the same on yours) for the front 34(?)mm Z34 bar you need the bushing and brackets.

[MonteCarloDude]

Since i have a '96 Monte LS I am planning on making it handle better since there isn't much I can do to make it faster.

You would be shocked at how much they make for 3X00's. Plus god knows how many upgrades you can get from w-bodys at the J/Y.

 

http://wot-tech.com/shop/la1-3400-performance-parts/cat_55.html

 

http://www.milzymotorsports.com/

 

http://mrzperformance.vstore.ca/index.php/cPath/23_24_45

 

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_am/index.php

 

http://www.tripleedgeperformance.com/4T65E_Parts_Page_2.html

 

And thats just to name a few.

 

 

[Hairdo12]

I was at the JY last weekend and I saw a black Monte LS with the 7/8 in rear sway bar. There was no mistaking it and it appeared to be an original part... it was rusted to hell too. The struts looked original so I would say that is another sign the bar was from factory. I didn't check RPO codes because the car was surrounded by an ocean 80% the way around.

 

Point being... I always thought the 7/8 was on Z34 montes... this says maybe not so.

[MonteMan1996]

Since i have a '96 Monte LS I am planning on making it handle better since there isn't much I can do to make it faster.

You would be shocked at how much they make for 3X00's. Plus god knows how many upgrades you can get from w-bodys at the J/Y.

 

http://wot-tech.com/shop/la1-3400-performance-parts/cat_55.html

 

http://www.milzymotorsports.com/

 

http://mrzperformance.vstore.ca/index.php/cPath/23_24_45

 

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_am/index.php

 

http://www.tripleedgeperformance.com/4T65E_Parts_Page_2.html

 

And thats just to name a few.

 

 

 

what i really mean is there isnt much i can do to make it faster on my budget

[MonteMan1996]

I know for 1st gens (probably the same on yours) for the front 34(?)mm Z34 bar you need the bushing and brackets.

 

so is the front a larger diameter or does it have thicker walls/solid? im only asking because if the front is the same im not going to bother changing it thinking that i will be getting a better piece

[MonteMan1996]

BUMP: anyone?

[CSI_MuNkY]

The front 34mm sway bar is hallow...

 

As for what else you can do, depends on how much you want to spend...

 

Jamie

[Crazy K]

the gen 1 and gen 1.5 cars have the same front suspension. 34mm bar is the biggest there is

 

 

as for the rear... any 95 gen 1.5 car with a 3.4 is supposed to have the larger rear swaybar.